Seinfeld to be first guest on Leno show

Jerry Seinfeld stands up while the New York Yankees play the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 8, 2008. The Yankees defeated the Indians 6-3. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Jerry Seinfeld is to be the first guest on the premiere of Jay Leno's new prime-time show, NBC announced.

During his Sept. 14 appearance on "The Jay Leno Show," Seinfeld is expected to chat with Leno, then do a stand-up routine.

Seinfeld is also expected to promote his Dec. 26-27 stand-up shows at Ceasars Palace, his NBC show, "The Marriage Ref," and the coming season of Larry David's HBO comedy, "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Seinfeld will join previously announced musical guests Jay Z, Kanye West and Rihanna on the first episode of Leno's new show.